Patrick T. Martone
Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia (2008- )
Post-doctoral Scholar, Stanford University (2007-2008)
PhD, Stanford University (2001-2007)
BS, Duke University (1994-1998)
Email pmartone(at)mail.ubc.ca
Jennifer Jorve, PhD student
Co-supervisor: Chris Harley
Research interests: Effects of climate change on marine flora and fauna; influence of habitat-forming species on associated communities.
Email jorve(at)zoology.ubc.ca
personal website
Rebecca Guenther, MSc Student
Research interests: Ecophysiology of calcified coralline algae in response to environmental stress and climate change.
Email rguenthe(at)interchange.ubc.ca
Laura Anderson , MSc Student
Research interests: Epiphytism, settlement cues, ecological costs and benefits of host-epiphyte relationships, especially with regards to predation and biomechanics
Email anderson.lauramarie(at)gmail.com
Kathryn Fisher, Undergraduate researcher
Majors: Botany and Geology
Research interests: Growth and calcification of coralline algae, effects of environmental conditions on cell wall mineralogy and algal growth, ecological consequences of calcification and role of biogenic carbonates in geologic carbon cycle
Eli Berenbeim and Monika Dean, Undergraduate researchers
Co-Supervisor: Chris Harley
Research interests: Effects of ocean acidification on growth rate, photosynthetic efficiency, and community structure of phytoplankton communities, especially diatoms.
Bess Kennedy, Undergraduate researcher
Major: Marine Biology
Research interests: Algal symbiosis / lichenization, effects of fungal association on the physiology and survival of the supralittoral marine alga Prasiola.
Lab Alumni
Barry Claman, Undergraduate researcher
Majors: Engineering Physics
Research interests: Hydrodynamic reconfiguration of seaweeds in high flow; morphological trade-off between photosynthetic area and drag; morphological selective pressures on shape
Fiona Hodge, Research Technician
Preservation of seaweeds for classroom demonstrations, museum collections, and herbarium vouchers; certified algal enthusiast; incredible lab and field assistant
Daniel Crawford, Undergraduate researcher
Majors: Engineering physics
Research interests: Biomechanical properties of filamentous algae, effect of cell wall composition on algal material properties
Kevin Murphy, Research Technician
Majors: Visual Arts and Construction
Preservation of seaweeds for classroom demonstrations, infiltrating kelps with glycerine and embedding corallines in resin
Now accepting student applications
I’m looking for bright, creative students who are inspired by seaweeds and want to understand how life “works.” Applications from students with NSERC or NSF fellowships are especially welcome. To discuss possibilities of joining the lab, send me an email.